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Microsoft killed Android apps on Windows 11, but they’re back in taskbar Search, streamed from your phone
Windows 11's new Search can open Android apps on your PC through Phone Link, and I tried it Windows Latest has found that Windows 11’s new taskbar Search can open apps from your Android phone.
Tested: Windows 11’s new Outlook now beats Outlook Classic at one thing (unified inbox), and the Mail app it killed had it first
New Outlook for Windows gets a unified inbox called All Accounts, and I tested it The new Outlook for Windows now has an All Accounts view, Microsoft’s take on a unified inbox, which shows email from every connected account in one list while each mailbox is kept separate. It’s rolling out to everyone now, and I’ve been using it on my Windows 365 Cloud PC to go through mail from my work and personal accounts in one pass. Of course, unified inboxes aren’t a new idea.
Windows 11’s Xbox mode needed a keyboard just to get back to the desktop, now Microsoft is fixing it
Windows 11 XBOX mode gets controller-friendly power options Microsoft is testing a new Gaming Task View for Windows 11’s XBOX mode, with a navigation bar that lets you exit to the desktop or restart and shut down your PC using just a controller. Windows 11 is also getting a Battery Status widget that shows the charge of your PC and connected accessories, like a headset or mouse, on the Widgets board and the lock screen.
Microsoft is quietly testing another Recall for Windows 11, but this one doesn’t record your screen
Microsoft is testing Project Pantheon, an AI memory app for Windows 11 that works with Claude Microsoft has been quietly testing a Windows 11 AI app codenamed Project Pantheon, which works like a version of Recall that only saves what you choose.
Windows 11 will now have three ways to view your photos, because apparently one wasn’t enough
Windows 11's new Photos app and Photo Viewer, the renamed Photos app Microsoft is splitting the Windows 11 Photos app in two. The Photos app you use today is being renamed Photo Viewer and will only open and edit individual images, while a new Photos app, which is the web-based OneDrive Photos, takes over as a Gallery for pictures on your PC, OneDrive, and iCloud. Add the Gallery in File Explorer, and Windows 11 now has three ways to look at your photos.
Windows 11 could kill Control Panel faster, as Microsoft quietly tests Settings in the Microsoft Store
Project Odeon, Microsoft's test Settings app for Windows 11 in the Microsoft Store. Credit: Windows Latest Microsoft is testing a Microsoft Store app codenamed “Project Odeon” that uses the Windows 11 Settings icon and looks almost identical to the Settings app. Our findings suggest parts of Settings could one day be updated through the Store instead of waiting for Windows updates, which might also speed up the move away from Control Panel.
Microsoft is giving Windows 11’s legacy UI dark mode instead of killing it, now in Hyper-V
Windows 11 doesn’t have a single design language, as even its own apps and OS features are scattered across different frameworks. Microsoft eventually plans to rebuild much of the legacy stuff using WinUI, but that would take a while. Instead of killing legacy UI for half-baked modernization efforts, it’s making more of it better with dark mode, and Hyper-V Manager is now on the list.
Windows 11’s taskbar is quietly borrowing an old trick from Windows XP: a list of window titles instead of thumbnails, plus a button to ring a misplaced Android phone
Windows 11 is testing a Windows XP-style taskbar list instead of thumbnails Windows 11 is testing a new “Show taskbar previews as” option that swaps the thumbnail you see when hovering over a taskbar app for a compact list of window titles, an idea Windows XP used more than two decades ago. The Experimental build also adds a Mobile devices tile to Quick Settings, so you can turn on Do Not Disturb, silence, or ring a linked Android phone from your PC without opening Phone Link.
Windows 11 setup now offers to install TikTok and Netflix on your new PC
Windows 11 Get Started app can now install TikTok, Netflix and Spotify during the new Assisted Setup flow after OOBE Microsoft is testing an optional onboarding experience along with a new Tips widget for the Widgets board and lock screen. Windows 11’s setup now ends by offering to install apps like TikTok and Netflix on your new PC. Microsoft calls it Assisted Setup, and it started rolling out gradually to Insiders in the Experimental channel with Build 26340.9354, released on September 8.
Windows 11’s WinUI 3 modernization just reached one of its oldest legacy tools, meet the new Print Management
Windows 11's new WinUI 3-based Print Management app replacing the legacy MMC printer admin tool Microsoft is quietly testing a new Print Management app for Windows 11 and it appears to be another step in the company’s broader push to move older parts of the operating system to modern WinUI 3-based experiences. Print Management in the Apps list In short, the new app is not just a fresh coat of paint for printer settings.
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Red lines
We have heard a great deal about red lines or lines in the sand, which, if crossed, incur heavy penalties on the offender. Australians have the right to know if red lines exist in Australia’s relationship with both Israel and the United States. I suspect we do not currently have red lines for these two nations.
The urban revival of workplace events powered by flex spaces
Reading Time: 3 minutes Gareth Smith of Rubberdesk looks at the renaissance of workplace events, and how flex spaces are leading the charge. Workplace events used to be part of regular city life. Team lunches, creative workshops, Friday drinks. These were all part of accepted and celebrated urban work culture. It was part of the draw of working in the city. But then COVID hit. And all that stopped. Offices emptied and the rituals and routines we once enjoyed fell to the wayside.
Release ‘all prisoners’
The Global Sumud Flotilla wasn’t just carrying 600 brave humanitarians intent on bringing desperately needed food and medical supplies to Gaza’s starving and injured people. It was also carrying the hopes and aspirations of millions of people worldwide who ache with longing for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza to end.
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Public Perception of Health Problems in Brachycephalic Dogs
1 Introduction The worldwide popularity of brachycephalic breeds has increased over the last decade including in the United Kingdom and the United States (Steinert et al. 2019; American kennel club 2020; Bognár and Kubinyi 2023). This rise has occurred despite the various health issues commonly associated with these breeds (O'Neill et al. 2023; Maclennan and Smith 2019).
411MANIA | Examining The Main Events If WrestleMania Had Always Been Two Nights
-In 2020 during a Worldwide Pandemic, the WWE made the decision to continue with WrestleMania but spread it over two nights. Since then, every WrestleMania has been two nights, which means many wrestlers have been given the chance to headline The Showcase of The Immortals whether it was night one or night two. That left me wondering, who would have closed Night One if WrestleMania had been two nights since that very first show? To me that sounds like something fun to explore and write about.
Albanese’s priorities
Israel has blocked all aid entering Gaza and cut off electricity so that desalination plants cannot operate.According to UNRWA more than four thousand children and pregnant and lactating women have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition in the Gaza strip since the start of the ceasefire, while no food staples, no medicines, no tents, no coats, no fleece sleepers for babies and children are available.
Working together
A good place to start ‘Working together… to create a future’ for Israelis and Arabs is to recognise the state of Palestine and the Palestinian people. In N Feinstein’s letter, they are completely erased, a metaphorical form of genocide obfuscating facts typical of settler colonialist discourse.
Returns Reimagined: How Tech Can Help
May 17, 2024 at 8:20 AM EDT By Gareth Smith, Keysight Technologies olga_demina-stock.Adobe.com Despite a successful holiday shopping season, retailers face numerous hurdles in the year ahead. As stores try to balance protecting profit margins while delivering a unified customer experience, the escalating cost of returns has reached a breaking point.
Storytelling, Special Needs and Disabilities: Practical Approaches for Children and Adults By Nicola Grove, Routledge. 2022. ISBN: 9780367746858
BOOK REVIEW Storytelling, Special Needs and Disabilities: Practical Approaches for Children and Adults By Nicola Grove, Routledge. 2022. ISBN: 9780367746858 First published: 04 April 2024 No abstract is available for this article.
No to free education, but yes to a progressive and proportionate graduate tax
Following the largely unsurprising news that the Labour Party is likely to scrap its 2019 policy of abolishing tuition fees, now is the time for a maturing of the debate around higher education funding. In today’s economic crisis, and with free education now off the table for Labour at least, it is vital that any new policy is fiscally viable, understandable and most importantly fair for both students and the sector.
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There's now a different class of politician
Since the election, I’ve seen numerous posts querying why it matters that Angela Rayner, who’s now Deputy PM, studied an NVQ part time as a young parent. Others have queried the relevance of Bridget Philipson the new Secretary of State for Education having received free school meals and the Educational Maintenance Allowance. Lived experience matters when it comes to understanding the challenges and delivering policy that shapes the lives of people.
Don't be so sure that Labour will be a friend to universities
If you speak to any university about their government relations at the moment, you tend to get the same response. First, there’s a weary sigh at the current state of affairs, usually followed by a joke about Liz Truss. Then, things take a more optimistic turn; there will, of course, likely be a new Labour government after the next election.
The Mission Critical Role of Software Testing in the Space Gold Rush
Article By : Gareth Smith, Keysight Technologies Hardware and software must be durable enough to withstand the harsh environment of space and continue working as expected. The space industry has undergone a transformation over the past ten years. Governments no longer drive space exploration; instead, private businesses and billionaire entrepreneurs are pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible a decade ago. This is fueling explosive growth, creating a gold rush in space.
The mission critical role of software testing in the space gold rush
By Gareth Smith, general manager, Software Test Automation at Keysight Technologies The space industry has undergone a transformation over the past ten years. Governments no longer drive space exploration; instead, private businesses and billionaire entrepreneurs are pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible a decade ago. This is fueling explosive growth, creating a gold rush in space.
Mission-Critical Role of Software Testing in Space Gold Rush
Authored By: Gareth Smith, General Manager, Software Test Automation – Keysight Technologies The space industry has undergone a transformation over the past 10 years. Governments no longer drive space exploration. Instead, private businesses and billionaire entrepreneurs are pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible a decade ago. This is fueling explosive growth, creating a gold rush in space.
SSL Cert Shop - A New Website Makes SSL Certificate Purchases Easy
SSLCertShop.com, today launched a new website designed to make it easier for businesses and website owners to purchase SSL certificates. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2023 / EINPresswire.com/ -- SSLCertShop.com, a leading provider of SSL certificates, announced today the launch of a new website designed to make it easier for businesses and website owners to purchase SSL certificates.
Prediction for the upcoming year 2023 on Software Automation & Quality
- Advertisement -- By Gareth Smith, General Manager Software Test Automation, Keysight Technologies Autonomous Test Design: Traditional test automation still requires that the tests themselves are manually written. Model based approaches allow tests to be generated from the central model; Autonomous Test Design takes the next step and automatically generates these models.
Aged care calamity
We are both in our 80s, have a Home Care Package, but now need to select a home care service provider who requires a Centrelink Fee Advice Letter. As we both receive age pensions we are told on: www.myagedcare.gov.au/income-and-means-assessments/ that, ‘If your aged care provider requests a fee advice letter please call Services Australia on 1800 227 475 or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs on 1800 555 254’.
Player Development: The Holistic Method
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Demystifying Intelligent Automation
Article By : Gareth Smith, Keysight Technologies Inc. In a digitally dependent world, it's no longer sufficient to rely only on verifying that a system meets the requirements. Organizations are increasingly embracing intelligent automation to deliver efficiencies and free up resources. These solutions are applied to various tasks across industries, with artificial intelligence (AI) providing vital brainpower.
Supporting the Nationals
We are voting for Kimberly Hone whose electoral flyer appeared in our letterbox yesterday. We excused her for not mentioning the torture of Julian Assange (silence from Labor!) and the Coalition’s $1.5 billion handout to carbon companies (supported by Labor!) because she describes herself as, ‘a mother of three young girls and a small business woman’. Now that takes some doing! Gareth Smith, Byron Bay
3 Ways IoT will Transform the Retail Experience
Illustration: © IoT For All The retail technology arms race shows no sign of slowing. Instead, it’s viewed as a panacea for improving efficiency, resolving supply chain disruption, delighting customers, and driving up revenues. As retailers strive to deliver on the omnichannel vision, they are increasingly looking at innovative ways to infuse technology across all of their operations. IoT is playing a pivotal role in retail transformation.
Why software quality is vital in a digital-first world - Techgoondu
Brought to you by Keysight Technologies By Dr Gareth Smith Dr Gareth Smith, general manager of software test automation at Keysight Technologies. PHOTO: Handout The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the pace of digital transformation, and software has become vital to how we work, live, and learn. As the world becomes more digitised and dependent on digital products, this has put the quality of software in the spotlight.
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The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the pace of digital transformation and software has become vital to how we work, live, and learn. As the world becomes more digitised and dependent on digital products, this has put the quality of software in the spotlight. With rapid digitalisation showing no sign of slowing, software-based innovation and development will continue.
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The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the pace of digital transformation and software has become vital to how we work, live, and learn. As the world becomes more digitised and dependent on digital products, this has put the quality of software in the spotlight. With rapid digitalisation showing no sign of slowing, software-based innovation and development will continue.
How 5G Will Power a New Retail Experience
The rollout of 5G has the potential to transform the retail industry by ushering in a new era of connectivity and experience. The advancements it supports should alleviate many of the challenges that retailers have endured during the pandemic. By dramatically accelerating the speed of mobile networks, it paves the way for a dazzling array of innovations. The network’s rollout will play a vital role in supporting retailers in their quest to deliver a frictionless omnichannel experience.
What is the 5G impact on the retail industry?
The rollout of 5G has the potential to transform the retail industry by ushering in a new era of connectivity and experience. Its advancements should alleviate many of the challenges that retailers have endured during the pandemic. By dramatically accelerating the speed of mobile networks, 5G paves the way for a dazzling array of innovations. The network’s rollout will play a vital role in supporting retailers in their quest to deliver a frictionless omnichannel experience.
The 5G Impact On The Customer Experience
By Dr. Gareth Smith, Keysight 5G networks will be a catalyst for digital transformation ushering in a new wave of innovation in the retail industry. The smart store experience will become a reality with immersive experiences the norm enabling retailers to engage with customers in new ways and drive operational efficiencies.
Powering a new retail experience with 5G
The rollout of 5G has the potential to transform the retail industry by ushering in a new era of connectivity and experience. The advancements it supports should alleviate many of the challenges that retailers have endured during the pandemic. By dramatically accelerating the speed of mobile networks, it paves the way for a dazzling array of innovations. The network’s rollout will play a vital role in supporting retailers in their quest to deliver a frictionless omnichannel experience.
Why Enterprises Must Consider AIOps
The demand for AIOps has accelerated as organizations struggle with the increased complexities of IT systems, a disparate workforce, and the explosive growth of operational data. Gartner even recently stated that "there is no future of IT operations that does not include AIOps." For the modern enterprise, relying solely on traditional analysis or humans results in missed opportunities and potentially increases risk. So, what is AIOps?
Comparissons - The Echo
Gareth Smith, Byron Bay Trade Minister Dan Tehan wants to refer China to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) because he deems its imposition of tariffs on Australian exports unfair. He extolled the virtues of a rules-based international system and said the alternative is the law of the jungle. Compare this with Australia’s record on human rights. During the dispute over Timor Sea oil and gas reserves, Australia withdrew from the International Court of Justice to stymie Timor Leste’s appeal to it.
How AI & Automation Can Help Retailers Survive 2021
With the retail apocalypse showing no signs of slowing down, brands hoping to survive need to harness intelligent technologies to ensure they thrive. Retailers must look at ways to integrate innovative solutions and accept that infusing artificial intelligence (AI) through a chatbot on your website, while important, is no longer enough. Instead, retailers should use AI and automation more broadly to ensure they can delight customers, which will future proof their business.
Why the cloud is more critical for business success than ever before
By Gareth Smith, CTO of Eggplant Like most technology, the adoption of cloud infrastructure has been hastened by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enterprises are boosting the move to the cloud due to this, and according to Deloitte, 80 percent state the cloud is expected to be the most relevant technology ever.
The importance of the citizen developer movement in a world driven by digital
Society is driven by technology, which transforms the way businesses work to maximize performance, outcomes, and overall user experience. But never has this been truer than in the current business environment. For the past few months, all business leaders have come under immense pressure to operate in a digital world regardless of industry. Each turning inwards to reevaluate their digital transformation plans to keep up with the world we now find ourselves in.
Rubix Drums, London, England
Rubix is the newest drum retailer to open in London. It’s a drum store with a difference, whose proprietors are also trying to make a difference. The shop is only part of what the Rubix team does to serve the drumming community. As demanding a time as it is now for drum retailers and manufacturers, Rubix thrives by not trying to compete with major brands and established retailers.
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Effectively integrating digital and real-world retail
Digital transformation (or as many see it - disruption) has been a hot button topic across industry sectors in recent times. With almost 65% of surveyed global businesses stating they are positive about their ability to adapt to technological disruption in the next three years, it seems now is the time to embrace change. But what does this digital shift mean for retailers and brands looking for a different in-store consumer experience?
Enterprise-Grade QA on a Budget
We operate in a continuous delivery world in which a seamless customer experience is paramount. Regardless of whether you're a global Fortune 500 organization or a fast-growing startup, failing to deliver a digital experience that delights your users is a critical mistake you can't afford to make. A chief challenge compounding today's continuous delivery expectation is the growing amount of testing that has to be carried out.
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